"This is book is a must have for any therapist working with severely traumatised children and young people. It's written with such clear explanations and a step-by-step guide on how to apply the method within practice. I found it to be enriched by the case studies. Arianne, yet again captures the importance of sensitivity when working with traumatised children. This is underpinned by the care and attention of introducing the 'sleeping dogs' model, which offers a structured way of working, creating the appropriate therapeutic environment." - Simon Carpenter, Chief Executive of CLEAR UK, Accredited MBACP, Accredited EMDR Children / Young Persons Practitioner
"Arianne Struik has developed a brilliant theory based on her many years of
experience working with traumatized children and young people. For the past three years, Arianne Struik has been working on major new projects, in which she shows her ability to develop and refine both the theory and practice of working with traumatized children. She is an excellent teacher and her ability to convey complex knowledge relating traumatized children to other professionals is both nuanced and precise.
This book charts the way in which we, in The Copenhagen Community Social Services, have been able to work together with Arianne Struik over the past three years. It has been an amazing journey for us in which we have been able to develop and deepen our understanding of the best ways to work with traumatized children. I strongly recommend all professionals read the new edition of Sleeping Dogs - and be inspired." - Claus Gosvig, Center Manager, Child Protection and Community Services Kopenhagen
"Struik incorporated vast experience with theoretical concepts in neuroscience in order to provide a significant challenge to all therapists treating traumatised children. Despite the multitude of information available about treatment of traumatised children, the vast majority of therapists are still too afraid to 'disturb' the trauma. By this inaction, many children continue to suffer complex behaviours. By implementing the Six Tests, even therapists new to the world of treating traumatised children, will be able to systematically follow a safe and effective protocol in the preparation and treatment of traumatised children. This book is a 'must read' for child therapists." - Dr. Renée Potgieter Marks, Consultant Therapist, UK
